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expression n. [
look, aspect, facial expression, face] the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
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expression n. [
manifestation, reflection, reflexion] expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
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expression n. [
verbal expression, verbalism] the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas"; "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours"
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expression n. [
saying, locution] a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"
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expression n. [
formulation] the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"
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